Lizzie, thanks for the info. I am still nervous that these tests will hurt, but know this is what I need to determine a course of action. I spoke too soon last night...my stomach is horribly bloated...
I got a call from the doctors surgery & procedure scheduler and she said the doctor wants me to have more tests. So, on Jan. 26 at 6:30am I have to go and have these tests... 1) Another anal...
Janie, my sitz marker test showed all markers still in there on the 5th day. 15 were in the ascending colon and 10 were in the transverse colon. My doctor said on day 5, all markers were still on the...
Lizzie, what is the difference between the k-pouch and the BCIR? Are they the same thing? I hope your doctor can talk to the insurance company and get it worked out so that you can get something done...
Lizzie, why the insurance battle? I hope they do something and do it quickly so you can get better. You have been sick for so long. I am glad you are feeling a bit better today....
Lizzie, yeah, if it is your rectum that is causing all these problems then maybe the BCIR would work beautifully for you since they remove the rectum....So sorry about the NG tube. YUCK I am...
Gilda, I know exactly how you feel about the barium. Just recently I had to take a small bowel follow through and this required me to drink barium. Well, I had white poop for 2 weeks and I was...
Karen, welcome. Were you dx with anismus? I have pretty normal angles, but still ccan't poop due to the anismus, which is an outlet problem. That is why I am still with my colon because I can't poop...
Jenise, I had 15 of the transit markers in the ascending colon and about 10 in the transverse colon on day 5. My doctor said all markers were on the left sde....so, makes me wonder if something is...
Gilda, have you tried immodium or lomitil to slow you down? Both doctors that recommended I get a total colectomy said it is much easier to deal with diarrhea than constipation. I know it can take a...
Lizzie, what in the world is pan dysmotility? Why wouldn't the BCIR work? Has the obstructon resolved? What are they doing for you now? I am so sorry you keep throwing up. Is this from an ileus? I so...
Hey, this is Tracy (TDR), my ID does not work anymore. I typed in "forgot my log in" info and it didn't even recognize my email address. So, I am now answers4me. Or else I got banned??? WHat do you...